Mazda will be contacting owners of certain 2019-2020 Mazda 3 cars because of a programming error affecting the forward collision avoidance system. <\/p>\n
According to the defect report, incorrect programming of the smart braking system (SBS) control software may cause the vehicle to falsely detect an obstacle and apply the brakes to avoid a collision. If the SBS is unexpectedly activated while driving, the risk of a rear end collision from the following vehicle is possible. Drivers will be warned when the defect is occurring through an audible alarm and a warning message displayed on the dash board. <\/p>\n
Dealers will correct the problem by updating the SBS software. Vehicles with certain production dates will receive an instrument cluster software update or replacement and a replacement owner’s manual. The recall is expected to begin February 17, 2020. Mazda’s number for this recall is 4219L and the NHTSA campaign number is 19V-907. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
In some 2019-2020 Mazda 3 vehicles, the Smart Brake System (SBS) may falsely detect an obstacle while driving, activating the automatic emergency braking system and unexpectedly stopping the vehicle. Continue reading